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SAD : Newlyweds and 16 others k!lled in Katsina road crash shortly after wedding
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SAD : Newlyweds and 16 others k!lled in Katsina road crash shortly after wedding

At least 18 passengers have d!ed following a head-on collision between two commercial vehicles along the Dutsinma–Karofi–Radda Road in Katsina State.The accident occurred at about 8:00p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026 when two Golf commercial vehicles, traveling from opposite directions, lost control and collided. According to the sources, one of the vehicles was conveying wedding guests from Dutsinma, while the other was coming from Kano with passengers. The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire, resulting in three passengers being severely burnt. The deceased were taken to General Hospital, Dutsinma. Some of the victims have been identified as a groom, his bride and their friends.According to the groom's friend, Zakari Haradu Aboro...
Infantino Apologises Over Remarks on British Fans, Addresses Russia and Israel Bans
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Infantino Apologises Over Remarks on British Fans, Addresses Russia and Israel Bans

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued an apology following backlash over comments he made about British football supporters.Infantino came under criticism after speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland last month, where he described it as “really special” that no British citizens were arrested during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The remarks drew a sharp response from the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), which urged him to concentrate on making tickets affordable for the 2026 World Cup rather than making what it described as “cheap jokes” about fans.Responding in an interview with Sky News, Infantino explained that his comments were meant to be light-hearted and to highlight the calm and orderly nature of the Qatar tournament. He apologised to football su...
“God Is On My Side” — Davido Reacts After Grammy Loss
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“God Is On My Side” — Davido Reacts After Grammy Loss

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has finally spoken out following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards.The award ceremony, held on Sunday, February 1, saw Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr lose the Best African Music Performance category to South African singer Tyla.Tyla won the award with her track Push 2 Start, beating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, as well as Hope & Love by Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin.Breaking his silence, Davido took to his Instagram page to share photos from the Grammys, where he attended alongside his wife, Chioma, and his manager, Asa Asika. In the caption, the singer expressed confidence and gratitude, writing in Pidgin, “Oluwa dey my side” (God is on my side)....
British politician, Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of further r@pe and s£xual ass@ult offences
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British politician, Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of further r@pe and s£xual ass@ult offences

British politician Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of r@pe, s£xual ass@ult, voyeurism, and upskirting.Mr Norris, currently the independent MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was formerly a member of the Labour Party until he was suspended in April 2025 after being first arrested by Avon and Somerset Police.The force first announced that a man in his 60s had been arrested on suspicion of s£xual offences against a girl, r@pe, child abduction, and misconduct in a public office, but the force has said it is "no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children".In an update today, officers said: "Following our enquiries, the man has been further arrested on suspicion of r@pe against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, as well as voye...
Leicester City sign Joe Aribo on loan
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Leicester City sign Joe Aribo on loan

Leicester City have announced the signing of Joe Aribo on loan, strengthening their squad as they push forward in the season.According to Sky Sports on Monday, the Nigerian international joins the Foxes on a temporary deal, with the club confirming the move on Monday.Aribo brings valuable Premier League and Championship experience, having previously featured for clubs including Southampton and Rangers.Speaking to Foxes Hub, he said: “For me, it’s amazing to have got it done and I just can’t wait to get going. I’ve always known the squad is good. I’m so certain [about] where we can get to and what we can do together. It’s just good to be a part of it.”Born in Camberwell, England, Aribo began his career with Staines Town in 2014, competing regularly in the Isthmian League bef...
BREAKING : Court restrains NLC, TUC from planned FCT protest
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BREAKING : Court restrains NLC, TUC from planned FCT protest

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and three others from embarking on any form of industrial action or protest in the Federal Capital Territory.Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the interim order on Monday while ruling on an ex parte application filed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration.Those restrained alongside the labour unions are the spokesperson of the NLC, Benson Upah; the General Secretary of the TUC, Nuhu Toro; and the Chairman of the FCT NLC, Stephen Knabayi.The application, dated February 2, was brought pursuant to a suit marked NICN/ABJ/30/26 and filed by James Onoja (SAN) on behalf of the FCT Minister and the FCTA.After he...
President Trump says latest release of Epstein files clear his name despite alleged s£x ass@ult on a young girl’
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President Trump says latest release of Epstein files clear his name despite alleged s£x ass@ult on a young girl’

US President, Donald Trump has claimed that the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files exonerate him of any wrongdoing, saying they showed the “opposite of what many people were hoping for,” despite the documents containing allegations of a s£x act involving a young teenage girl.Over the weekend, the Department of Justice released more than three million additional pages related to the case, including 2,000 videos and about 180,000 images.Among the materials were images showing film director Brett Ratner, who is directing a new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, embracing a young woman while standing next to Epstein.Responding to the files' release, Mr Trump said: 'I didn't see it myself but I was told by some very important people that not only does it absolve me, it's ...
Anti-snake venom scarce. It costs as much as N250, 000- Gombe snakebite hospital MD says
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Anti-snake venom scarce. It costs as much as N250, 000- Gombe snakebite hospital MD says

The Medical Director of the Snakebite Hospital and Research Centre in Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr Nicholas Amani, says anti-snake venom is not only a scarce commodity in Nigeria but also in many parts of the world.Amani stated this during an interview with Punch while reacting to the untimely de@th of aspiring singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who d!ed after a snake bite in her Abuja apartment. Speaking on the challenge of snakebite management in Nigeria and globally, Amani said‘’The truth is that anti-snake venom is a scarce commodity all around the world. The reason is that snake bite mainly affects the less privileged, farmers, and rural dwellers — people who do not really have a voice.Everywhere we attend conferences and international meetings, it is the same issue, scarci...
Buddhist monks ‘caught with stash of p0rn, s£x toys, p£nis pump and others during police raid at a temple (Photos)
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Buddhist monks ‘caught with stash of p0rn, s£x toys, p£nis pump and others during police raid at a temple (Photos)

Four Buddhist monks have been arrested after a stash of p0rn, s£x toys, penis pump, and an escort list  were found during a police raid at their temple in Thailand.The religious leaders are said to have violated their monastic vows as they kept the banned items at the Phrom Sunthon Monastery in Chonburi province.Police raided the property on January 27, following reports that the monks possessed firearms and drugs.During the raid, officers found £2,070 in cash, a pistol, a p£nis enlargement pump, a contact list of pr0st!tutes, and a DVD player with a p0rn disc still loaded inside.Three monks also allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine.Officers arrested Phra Supachai Jantawong, 35, Phra Wirat Mukdasanit, 45, and Phra Thanapol Maison, 59, and the templ...
Singer, Addison Rae bends over and flashes bum at the camera at the 2026 Grammys (video)
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Singer, Addison Rae bends over and flashes bum at the camera at the 2026 Grammys (video)

Addison Rae, one of the nominees for Best New Artist at Sunday night's Grammys, flashed her bum on the award show's red carpet. The singer attended the awards show on Sunday night in a custom Alaïa gown. The white gown is long in the front with a plunge neckline, but in the back, it’s a short mini. On the red carpet, Rae playfully bent over to reveal her white underwear. This is Rae’s first Grammys as a nominee. She released her self-titled debut album “Addison” in June, which features the hit “Diet Pepsi.” https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUPBB-_CZrJ/?utm_source=ig_embed
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